[194] 2011 The year of travel..

2011 Has really been the year of travel for me.. here are some of my favourite snaps! 

February - Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

March - Liverpool, UK

May - Paris, France 

June - Miami, USA

July - Antwerp, Belgium

October - Antwerp, Belgium  

October - San Diego & LA, California USA

November - New York, USA 

November - Miami, USA

November - New York, USA

December - Amsterdam, Netherlands

December - Rotterdam, Netherlands 

December - Antwerp, Belgium

Had lots of AMAZING adventures this year, so fortunate to have visited incredible places meeting friends new and old! SO MANY unbelievably memories and THOUSANDS of photos! Let's hope 2012 is just as adventurous if not MORE! 

Lots of Love.. 

[193] Berry Berry Dark Days..

Last night me and my GF went out for dinner (Post to Follow) I decided to go for a pretty dark lip which I wasn't sure about. However the fact that it complimented my dress and my nails was enough. I think the best thing about winter is being able to reach for darker colours within your make up palette and just have fun with it. 

The dark lip I am wearing is a Lip Velvet in 'Casis' by Laura Mercier which to me is a creamy lip stain similarly to the Sephora ones I always rave about the only difference is this one has a slight gloss to it. I usually prefer to have a matte dark lip so the semi gloss finish was probably what I was unsure about. The texture of the lip velvets are gorgeous, very smooth and hydrating. Check them out HERE. 

I am also so fed up with my hair, my fringe is growing so quick it's really beginning to annoy me. Part of me is ready to grow it out but the other part is unsure? What do you guys think? I was also looking through old pics the other day and It just confused me even more! 

Here's a little sneak peak of an amazing necklace I got for Christmas. I love it and have been wearing it everyday since it's a sand timer. I didn't do a Christmas post because I've been so lazy at taking pictures but when things come up I will share them with you! 

Face 

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation NC44/45

MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW35

MAC Prep and Prime Transluscent powder

Contour 

NARS Casino 

Blush 

NARS Lovejoy 

Highlight 

MAC MSF Gold Deposit 

Eyes

NARS Rajasthan (Gold) e/s

INGLOT Gel liner in 77 Black 

MAC Mascara 

Lips 

Laura Mercier Lip Velvet in Casis

Heres a mirror pic of what I wore. It's not very clear but my Tripod wasn't set up and I don't have a space that I'm happy with when it comes to taking outfit pictures. I will work on this for 2012 as  I have just found my remote for my camera.

Shirt Dress Birthday Gift 

Moschino Vintage Belt 

Tights from M&S

Cheap Monday Boots

Forever 21 Jacket from NYC

Velvet bag Next (Last Year) 

Do you guys delve for the darker colours in Winter?

[192] 11 Loves - Blogs!

I do have a blog list at the top of my page but here's a quick mention to the blogs I've loved for 2011. Call me bias because some of these girlies are my friends but hey I genuinely love reading their blogs. If you don't already read them make sure you check them out! To be honest most of these blogs are more fashion related although I tend to focus more on writing about beauty I generally prefer reading more style based blogs.

1. Yinka at Vex In The City

2. Tali at The Gloss Goss

3. Muhsine at Bubblegarm

4. Shirley at Meek N Mild

5. Sam at Beauty Crush

6. Lexi at Fashion Filth

7. Laura at Buy Now Blog Later

8. Chloe at The Hollywood Heels

9. Suzi at Style Suzi

10. Sabrina at A Little Obsessed

11. Karla at Karlas Closet

What have been your favourite blogs of the year? Any you recommend me checking out? I am always on the look out for new reading material. 

Lots of Love

[191] 11 Loves - Nails!

If you have been one that's followed my blog this year, you will probably know how much I love nail polish and my love for different colours, finishes and textures has defientley expanded this year. I was flicking through some of my nail posts from 2011 and these are my top 11 (In no particular order) . 

1. Rococo - Hot Pants 

2. Filthy Gorgeous -  Minxx 

3. Mavala - Sweet 

4. American Apparel - Poppy 

5. Essie - Fiji 

 

6. Essie - Van D' Go 

7.  Orly - Fancy Fuchsia

8. Models Own - Bubblegum

9. Filthy Gorgeous - Fifi 

10. Miss Sporty - Blue 

11. Chanel - Riva 

What have been your favourite colours this year?